How Juneteenth National Independence Day became more than a federal holiday reveals a transformation in how the nation remembers freedom. First celebrated in Texas in ... Read moreThe post How

Juneteenth is observed on June 19. Here's what to know about the holiday's origins and how it became known as the nation's "second Independence Day."

Independence Day fireworks shows and events begin in June in the High Desert. Here's a guide to area Fourth of July festivities.